Key ideas

Key concepts

The Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia priority has been developed around the three key concepts: Asia and its diversity, achievements and contributions of the peoples of Asia, and Asia–Australia engagement.

The first key concept highlights the diversity within and between the countries of the Asia region, from their cultures, societies and traditions through to their diverse environments and the effects of these on the lives of people.

The second concept examines the past and continuing achievements of the peoples of Asia, identifies their contribution to world history and acknowledges the influences that the Asia region has on the world’s aesthetic and creative pursuits.

The third concept addresses the nature of past and ongoing links between Australia and Asia, and develops the knowledge, understanding and skills that make it possible to engage actively and effectively with peoples of the Asia region.

Organising ideas

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Organising ideas

Asia and its diversity

OI.1

The peoples and countries of Asia are diverse in ethnic background, traditions, cultures, belief systems and religions.

OI.2

Interrelationships between humans and the diverse environments in Asia shape the region and have global implications.

Achievements and contributions of the peoples of Asia

OI.3

The peoples and countries of Asia have contributed and continue to contribute to world history and human endeavour.

OI.4

The arts and literature of Asia influence aesthetic and creative pursuits within Australia, the region and globally.

Asia–Australia engagement

OI.5

Collaboration and engagement with the peoples of Asia support effective regional and global citizenship.

OI.6

Australia is part of the Asia region and our histories from ancient times to the present are linked.

OI.7

Australians play a significant role in social, cultural, political and economic developments in the Asia region.

OI.8

Australians of Asian heritage have influenced Australia’s history and continue to influence its dynamic culture and society.